Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM U220 vs Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

7specifications compared
6differ
1identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 140 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM U220 (140 cps vs 0 cps). The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 7 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM U220 (38 W vs 31 W). Only the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour. Safety: CE EN55024, EN60950 on the Epson TM U220, UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950) on the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps. Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 286 x 158 mm on the Epson TM U220, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

Colour
- TM U220:No
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
Maximum print speed
- TM U220:0 cps
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
Safety
- TM U220:CE EN55024, EN60950
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Power consumption (typical)
- TM U220:31 W
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- TM U220:160 x 286 x 158 mm
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm
Power requirements
- TM U220:24 VDC
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:24 V DC ± 7%

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Comparison of TM U220, TM-U230S
30 specifications	A Epson TM U220 View product	B Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230S View product
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum print speedDiffers	0 cps	140 cps
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 copies
Features1 differ
SafetyDiffers	CE EN55024, EN60950	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	31 W	38 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	250 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	400 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	242 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.73 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 286 x 158 mm	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Power requirementsDiffers	24 VDC	24 V DC ± 7%
Print technologyKnown for one	Inkjet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one	0.05 - 0.08 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	2.25 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	56 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	84 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	12 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180000 h
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg

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